SOLD – United States Centennial International Exhibition Glass c1876

Description

Heading : Glass rummer
Date : c1876
Period : 19th century
Origin : United States
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bucket
Bowl Features : Moulded swags with CENTENNIAL 1876  
Stem : Shoulder knop
Foot : Conical moulded  
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 6 1/8 inches tall with a 3 1/8 inch bowl and 3 1/4 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 290 grams

Additional Information : The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 was the first official World’s Fair and was held in Philadelphia to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Officially named the International Exhibition of Arts. Manufactures and Products of the Soil and Mine. No wonder the abridged “World Fair” caught on.